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First of all, let me tell you upfront that I did not stay in this hotel, or dine here. It's more of a trespassing experience. My traveling companion wanted to see Ernest Zacharevic latest street graffiti and it's near E&O Hotel. As it turns out, the graffiti is by the sea and nearest 32 Mansion/Beach Blanket Babylon Bar. However, the front entrance hotel staff is kind enough to let us pass this super-exclusive hotel to get to the other side. As soon as we stepped into the hotel, it took my breath away. The colonial-style exterior is picturesque but the interior is even more mind-blowingly beautiful. We found the picture of three ancient dudes in this hotel's exquisite hallway, which we later found out that they are the hotel's founders. Managed to take a few pictures in the hallway, hehe. As we pass along, we stumbled upon a beautiful ocean view and pier, and managed to take a few pictures of the pier.

Stayed February 2014, traveled with friends

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EasternandOriental1, The Management at Eastern & Oriental Hotel, responded to this review,
February 14, 2014

Dear Valued Guest,

Thank you for taking the time to contribute this review though you did not stay with us on this occasion. Glad that it was a worth trespassing experience for you to have a feel of this hotel of old colonial charm. The picture that you saw at the Heritage Wing hallway were The Sarkies Brothers, a group of brothers of Armenian ethnicity, best known for founding a chain of luxury hotels throughout Southeast Asia including The Eastern & Oriental Hotel.

We would be delighted to see you again maybe even for a stay if your timeallows.

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I stayed with my family over new years. You feel taken back in a tasteful way into the late colonial 19th century, yet without missing the modern comforts of the 21st century.

The rooms are generous and spacious. The view and the facilities such as the pool are amazing. The location is very convenient,

The staff is well trained, and takes individual care of guests. When my senior father got lost, it seemed like the whole hotel was on high alert and looking for him. When we were late to a dinner appointment and no taxi could be found, the concierge took the house Mercedes and drove us.

Without hesitation I would highly recommend this hotel, as it is one of the nicest hotels I have ever stayed in.

Just try to stay away from rooms near the pedestrian crossing, as it makes a loud noise when the light turns green.

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Stayed December 2013, traveled with family

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EasternandOriental1, The Management at Eastern & Oriental Hotel, responded to this review,
February 14, 2014

Dear Valued Guest,

Many thanks for posting your nice review and rating us 5/5 on Trip Advisor.As you correctly mentioned, The Eastern and Oriental is a hotel of oldcolonial charm with the finest traditions of comfort and service and itis conveniently located near food havens, shopping and entertainmentbelts.

It pleases us to know that the staff took good care of you, just as you shouldbe. We greatly appreciate your kind compliments on the areas that we haveserved you well and thank you for making recommendation of this place.

It will be great to have you visit us again soon.

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What an amazing hotel. From the minute you walk through the door you are treated like royalty. The staff are extremely helpful, rooms are wonderful and the infinity pool over in the new building is like heaven on earth, so peaceful. Breakfast was great with a lot of choice and the restaurant choices are great too. Within walking distance of most of the Georgetown attractions such as the old fort etc. A perfect stay.

Stayed January 2014

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EasternandOriental1, The Management at Eastern & Oriental Hotel, responded to this review,
February 14, 2014

Dear Valued Guest,

Thank you for taking the time to forward your positive comments in regardsto your recent stay with us and we are delighted to know it was a perfect stay.

It has been a pleasure having you as our resident and we hope to welcomeyou back in the near future.

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Old Hollywood feel... I'd normally be annoyed with the long check-in process, but since I was given a fresh iced towel and delicious welcome drink... it was absolutely fine with me. I stayed in a suite in the old wing- gorgeous... unreal view of the sea (everyone gets ocean view here) the pool (both in the old wing and the new wing) is outrageously beautiful... the service is impeccable- I had work to do and needed to get my lunch quickly and they absolutely delivered.

The food is great and actually really decently priced I thought. This is a great place to have an event- conference, meeting, wedding, anything. I think these folks have been well trained in customer service- and I think the wedding is VERY well cared for and has a great historic story. Well done guys- I'd recommend this place to anyone-

Room Tip: They're all great! You can't get a bad view here.

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Stayed February 2014, traveled on business

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EasternandOriental1, The Management at Eastern & Oriental Hotel, responded to this review,
February 14, 2014

Dear Valued Guest,

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us and we are glad you have enjoyed your accommodation in the old Heritage Wing, the hotel facilities, food and its services.

Guest satisfaction is our main goal and it is rewarding to learn that it has been achieved on this occasion. As you correctly mentioned, we have the venues to cater for all events and thank you for making recommendation.

We certainly look forward to seeing you soon in the near future.

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One of the more interesting hotels we have stayed at since the National in Havana. Very positives experience and agree with other posts.My one small gripe - the free cocktail hour (it was 2 hours actually so no gripe there) but there was no one who would make me a cocktail or give advice on how to make one! You pour your own drinks and get snacks but instead of the triple g and ts I fancied a gin sling for example. Staff, who are plentiful said they couldn't help me. So had an extra large gin instead. Twice.

Stayed February 2014, traveled with friends

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EasternandOriental1, The Management at Eastern & Oriental Hotel, responded to this review,
February 14, 2014

Dear Valued Guest,

Thank you for contributing this review and we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us.

We acknowledge receipt of your feedback with regards to the Planters Lounge. Allow us to clarify, the 2-hour complimentary drinks and canapés at the Planters Lounge was initiated as an added benefit to celebrate the opening of our new wing last March and this is an added facility for guests staying in the new wing. It is called the Planters Lounge Hours where we serve beers, house pouring brand wine and liquors and canapés.

This will soon be reduced to 1 hour for both wings after the 1st year Anniversary of the opening of the new wing.

We do hope to welcome you back again in the near future.

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As I simplify my life, I've given up staying in 'fancy' hotels. But as our friend's wedding was here, we decided to treat ourselves to night of high end luxury. And luxury it is, so good we've extended another night. Beautiful appointed, and spacious, rooms with sea view balconies, exquisite bathrooms, and dimmer switches on most lights to set the ambience to one's liking. We even have a Lavazza coffee machine in our room. Worth paying a little more for entry to the 6th floor lounge for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres 5-7pm.

Loving it!!

Stayed February 2014, traveled with friends

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EasternandOriental1, The Management at Eastern & Oriental Hotel, responded to this review,
February 11, 2014

Dear Valued Guest,

Thank you for your review. It is a pleasure to hear that attending a wedding at our Hotel and your recent stay with us was a positive experience and you enjoyed your suite with nice sea view.

The Planters Lounge at level 6 of the Victory Annexe is an added facility for allguests staying at this new wing and we are glad you were able to experience it.

It is our sincere hope that you will visit us again soon.

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What an amazing place to stay. The service is excellent, with all staff very friendly, helpful, well presented and professional.The room we were in was also very nice (ocean view) and finished to quite a high standard. Bathroom is large with a convenient 'his and hers' side sinks and vanities.Food is also very good with the exception being the 1885 restaurant where the food and service is excellent. We booked in to 1885 for christmas dinner where I had a 6 course set menu which was not only fantastic food and wine, but also a very enjoyable evening.My partner is a vegetarian and they catered for her needs also to a very high standard.The cost of laundry was quite expensive, but usually is at hotels. There are plenty of places around Georgetown where you can get your washing done for what it would cost to clean 1 or 2 shirts at the hotel.We arranged day trips through the hotel and it was a breeze doing so.I would have no hesitation in recommending the Eastern & Oriental to anyone and would definitely stay there again.

Room Tip: I like rooms high up, but with the E&O any room inside the building would do me. ;-)

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Stayed December 2013, traveled as a couple

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EasternandOriental1, The Management at Eastern & Oriental Hotel, responded to this review,
February 10, 2014

Dear Valued Guest,

Thank you for such a generous review and we are delighted you thoroughly enjoyed your accommodation experience.

On behalf of the entire team, we would like to thank you for the positive compliments on the service, facilities and the food in particular the Christmas Dinner at The 1885, that are a great encouragement to all of us.

It has been a pleasure having you with us and we look forward to welcomingyou back soon.

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The Eastern & Oriental Hotel is the embodiment of both a special time and a special place. For well over a century, this remarkable hotel - known simply as `The E&O' to generations of travellers - has stood as a testament to the grand elegance of the British colonial era.In many ways, it has also come to represent Penang itself; its story inextricably woven into the island's history, its traditions an indelible part of many a traveller's treasured memory, its name synonymous with the magical island once known as The Pearl Of the Orient....more less

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